Evening Museum Facilities & Guest Experience Lead

The Barnes Foundation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia seeks a Museum Facilities Specialist for the Evening Shift. You will maintain the building and grounds, ensuring a first-class visitor experience and smooth operations for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include handling daily work orders, moving furniture for events, stocking supplies, and ensuring safe, clean work areas. A hospitality/museum background and OSHA/ SDS familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining first-class, one-of-a-kind buildings.
• Hospitality or museum setting experience preferred.
• Ability to read chemical SDS sheets.
• Ability to complete Barnes Foundation customer service training.
• Ability to pass OSHA ladder and lift training.

Responsibilities

• Assist visitors, guests and staff, providing the highest level of customer service in a welcoming manner.
• Resolve problems in a polite, helpful and accurate manner with staff and visitors.
• Read and understand daily work orders and assignments.
• Adhere to Foundation policies including attendance, punctuality, and dress code.
• Perform tasks to maintain appearance and order of the building and grounds.
• Ensure tools, equipment and work areas are clean, tidy and organized.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning, restroom and break room products.
• Use industrial-strength chemicals as needed throughout the site.
• Move and arrange furniture for events, meetings and office relocations.
• Set up and take down signage and stanchions.
• Ensure event areas are ready and in proper order before, during, and after events.
• Receive, distribute mail and package deliveries; stock printed material and office supplies.
• Assist maintenance staff with equipment and building maintenance work.
• Report health and safety issues to the facility manager.

Skills

High school diploma

Maintenance experience

Hospitality/museum experience

Read SDS sheets

Customer service training

OSHA ladder and lift training

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Job description

The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia seeks a Museum Facilities Specialist for the Evening Shift. You will maintain the building and grounds, ensuring a first-class visitor experience and smooth operations for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include handling daily work orders, moving furniture for events, stocking supplies, and ensuring safe, clean work areas. A hospitality/museum background and OSHA/ SDS familiarity are valued.